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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-05-2022, 10:03
Replies: 51
Views: 6,092
Posted By Timethief
Re: Update: Virgin Islands Customs requirements

Because when they inspect the documents, they only look at the dates - no one does the math to determine how many hours it has been since the test was taken. The question has been asked of the BVI...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-05-2022, 08:29
Replies: 51
Views: 6,092
Posted By Timethief
Re: Update: Virgin Islands Customs requirements

Worse yet, in reality the "48 hours" really means 2 days! So if your test is 49 hours old it is still valid.

Have fun!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-12-2021, 05:37
Replies: 130
Views: 22,091
Posted By Timethief
Re: BVI charter DON'T DO IT!

Sounds like you needed to more research and prep for your trip. I just did a trip down to the BVI via St Thomas with a crew of 7 - no BVI portal needed, we showed our vaccination cards (don’t recall...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 08-12-2021, 13:14
Replies: 57
Views: 9,861
Posted By Timethief
Re: Advice for purchasing used Lagoon

I'm sure you've heard this before - you might want to charter a couple of models to help you decide which one you really want. World of difference between them - especially when you're talking about...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2021, 09:53
Replies: 19
Views: 9,238
Posted By Timethief
Re: Free Mooring or Docking @ Ft. Lauderdale or S. Florida

Take a look at Sunrise Bay - I have seen boats on the hook there for days. The yacht club is there - I have no idea if they will let you tie your dinghy there - and it is a block or so from a...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 17-02-2021, 09:08
Replies: 128
Views: 15,638
Posted By Timethief
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - ends March 3rd

I would love an Ultra Anchor on my 42' Lagoon Catamaran Time Will Tell!
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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-12-2020, 09:47
Replies: 84
Views: 15,897
Posted By Timethief
Re: Adding Bleach to RO Water

I am going to presume he is using powdered Chlorine, not liquid.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-02-2020, 09:30
Replies: 13
Views: 3,450
Posted By Timethief
Re: BVI charter, Provisions and laundry

What has been said above! Also, have you downloaded the new BVI Now app? It has much of what you're looking for. I know I wished I had it last year when we were looking for ATMs!

Have fun!
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Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 21-05-2019, 08:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,299
Posted By Timethief
Re: New to the size

Yep - Jim has it all right! I own Ocean Song’s sister ship Time Will Tell(also at TMM). The 42 really is a joy to sail and handle short handed. The only thing I would add about sight lines and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-04-2019, 10:37
Replies: 15
Views: 4,290
Posted By Timethief
Re: Buying line direct from New England Ropes

Sail Care has Novabraid XLE line for $1.39 and $2.03 per foot for 5/8". Never bought line from them, but have gotten tons of blocks and stuff from them, never had an issue.

Rope, Line & Cordage...
Forum: Our Community 01-11-2018, 09:58
Replies: 20
Views: 5,712
Posted By Timethief
Re: FOOD LICENSES FOR CHARTER?

You can always call the health department where you plan to sail out of - I would guess they'd have jurisdiction - I know when I ran a restaurant, they were pretty helpful when we had questions. ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-10-2018, 18:50
Replies: 19
Views: 4,472
Posted By Timethief
Re: Iridium Go Battery Burst

Other than the battery issue, how do you find the Go? Service good enough? Speed?

Thanks.

-Peter
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-10-2018, 12:43
Replies: 35
Views: 3,873
Posted By Timethief
Re: Taking classes in January, should I bareboat in March?

You've gotten a lot of good advice so far, but I'll throw in what I did. I took the Blue Water Sailing School week long class in September a few years back (had a great time with Duane!) - a 37'...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-07-2018, 10:09
Replies: 48
Views: 7,486
Posted By Timethief
Re: Possibly The Dumbest Question Ever...

I disagree - the only dumb question (as taught in the Navy) is the one you don't ask! But there are plenty of dumb answers!

Fair Winds!
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-07-2018, 14:36
Replies: 71
Views: 11,496
Posted By Timethief
Re: Lifting Out MOB Casualty Using Life Jacket Harness

I always wondered if a hammock or one of those rope swing chairs - you know, one with the wood bar across the top to keep it open left to right with what looks like a macrame nightmare for a seat -...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-07-2018, 11:31
Replies: 51
Views: 9,220
Posted By Timethief
Re: Where do you shop for boat parts?

I've gotten a bunch of blocks etc. at Sail Care - Sail Care for sail cleaning, sail repair, new sails, roller furlings and sailing equipment (https://www.sailcare.com). Way better prices than West...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-12-2017, 08:28
Replies: 16
Crew Wanted: Florida to Cartagena
Views: 4,737
Posted By Timethief
Re: Florida to Cartagena

Good morning!

Sent you a PM regarding the trip. Hope to hear from you!


-Peter :biggrin:
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 03-01-2017, 12:33
Replies: 3
Crew Wanted: MIA to Abaco
Views: 1,917
Posted By Timethief
Re: MIA to Abaco

Happy New Year!


PM Sent!


-Peter
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 03-01-2017, 11:53
Replies: 26
Views: 6,964
Posted By Timethief
Re: Fort Pierce to Abaco Island

Happy New Year!


PM Sent!


-Peter
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-11-2016, 17:24
Replies: 19
Views: 8,632
Posted By Timethief
Re: Demountable Catamarans?

Then wouldn't hiring a delivery captain be cheaper, allow you virtually unlimited choice of boat, and be overall easier than trying to find a boat that you will have to eventually/possibly need to...
Forum: Crew Archives 04-11-2016, 14:20
Replies: 10
Views: 5,703
Posted By Timethief
Re: West Palm to Bahamas, Keys starting soon, NO SAILING EXP REQUIRED :)

I am also definitely interested! A PM has been sent! Look forward to hearing from you!
Forum: Crew Archives 30-10-2016, 07:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,067
Posted By Timethief
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-08-2016, 10:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,573
Posted By Timethief
Re: power catamarans

Might want to look at the Leopard 51PC (https://www.leopardcatamarans.com/our-catamarans/Leopard-51-PC). I have toured one (and going for a ride soon) - quite comfy and nice enough for the Admiral to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-05-2016, 16:27
Replies: 50
Views: 4,816
Posted By Timethief
Re: Rebedding formerly glassed bolts - Help !

Sorry if this has been suggested - I didn't see it mentioned - but when I was on my submarine a lifetime ago and we had something like this happen (sheared bolt), we'd drill a hole in it and use an...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-03-2016, 13:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Posted By Timethief
Re: Check out my new YouTube Channel

Okay, I'll take a shot at commenting - although please remember that it is just one man's opinion.

First, if I want people to check out my YouTube channel, I'd post a link, to make it idiot proof...
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